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Hotel Las Islas

  • Exterior of Hotel Las Islas
  • Hotel Las Islas
  • Hotel Las Islas
  • Hotel Las Islas
  • Hotel Las Islas
  • Hotel Las Islas
  • Hotel Las Islas
  • Hotel Las Islas
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A secluded getaway within easy reach of Cartagena, perfect for unwinding at the end of your trip.

Isla Barú lies just south of Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean coast and can be reached in 45 minutes by boat. Blanketed in mangroves and tropical dry forest, the low lying island is fringed with small white sand beaches and surrounded by calm turquoise waters.

Hotel Las Islas blends seamlessly into this landscape, with 55 rondavel style thatched bungalows scattered across the expansive property. Some sit along the coastline – one even offering direct access to the sea – while others perch above the forest canopy, where endemic cotton top tamarins can occasionally be spotted swinging through the trees.

Sleek and finished with polished wood, the bungalows combine refined rustic charm with modern comforts, including air conditioning, plus balconies equipped with a hammock and Jacuzzi. Because the property is quite spread out, each bungalow comes with a pair of bikes, and guests can also request a golf buggy. Please note: treetop bungalows involve climbing many stairs and may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

The hotel offers an extensive range of facilities, including three restaurants, a rooftop bar reached via a striking spiral staircase with 360 degree views, a gym, spa, and freshwater pool. Although the main beach is fairly narrow, guests have access to complimentary kayaks and paddleboards, and activities such as snorkelling, bioluminescence excursions, and mangrove tours can be arranged at an additional cost. The property also features a solarium, and guests are invited to enjoy stargazing through the hotel’s telescope.

From the very beginning, conservation and sustainability have been at the heart of Hotel Las Islas, with a particular focus on mangrove planting and coral restoration. Beyond creating employment opportunities for the local community, the hotel has also collaborated on projects that strengthen local infrastructure, including improvements to the water supply system through desalination.

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What our clients say

  • Colombia was superb. A wonderful variety of scenery and cultures, and people trying their hardest to live normal lives and welcome visitors very genuinely

    JK, Basingstoke Jul 2010
  • Colombia was superb. A wonderful variety of scenery and cultures, and people trying their hardest to live normal lives and welcome visitors very genuinely.

    JK, Basingstoke Mar 2014
  • Colombia is a fascinating country with very friendly people. It is opening up to tourism, after years of conflict, and offers the prospect of an exciting, varied and economic holiday. 

    JH, Chester Feb 2017
  • Highlight: The coffee country. The Colombian people.

    CB, St. albans Apr 2017
  • Our first visit (to Colombia) has stimulated a desire to return to experience more of this beautiful, friendly and welcoming country

    GG, Banf Jul 2012
  • Highlight: The beauty of Cartagena's streets. The historic district of La Candelaria in Bogota. And finally standing in the main square of Villa de Leyva.

    TF, Wakefield Jun 2017
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Heloise
Heloise Buxton - Travel Expert

Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

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    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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    Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

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    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.

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    Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.

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